Registers of Deeds - As introduced, requires that a deed of conveyance of real property be prepared by an attorney licensed to practice in this state, a title insurance agent licensed in this state, the owner of the real property being transferred, or a person with legal authority to act on behalf of the owner of the real property being transferred; makes other changes related to deeds of conveyance. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 13; Title 23, Chapter 3; Title 66, Chapter 5, Part 1 and Title ...

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The bill mandates that any deed transferring real property in Tennessee must be prepared by a Tennessee‑licensed attorney, a licensed title insurance agent, the property owner, or someone legally authorized to act for the owner, and must include a sworn or notarized affidavit identifying the preparer. County registers may refuse to record deeds that do not meet these requirements, with exceptions for government‑owned property and certain bank‑related instruments. The goal is to curb fraudulent or poorly drafted deeds that have caused financial losses.

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